The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Tirrell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nightingale Lane, Bickley, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBickley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Secondary · 609m away
Breaside Preparatory School
Independent · 856m away
Raglan Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Bickley Park School
Independent · 907m away
Orion Scotts Park
Primary · 918m away
The Tutorial Foundation
Independent · 964m away
Education and Youth Services Ltd
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is La Fontaine Academy's Ofsted rating?
La Fontaine Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend La Fontaine Academy?
La Fontaine Academy currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does La Fontaine Academy take?
La Fontaine Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is La Fontaine Academy?
La Fontaine Academy is in Bromley, BR1 2SQ, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does La Fontaine Academy have a sixth form?
No, La Fontaine Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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